Crave the Heights 2025
Join us from August 14-23 2020, to enjoy Crave the Heights neighbourhood dining showcase! Read MoreHastings Bus Only Lane (Willingdon to Duthie) Project Not Proceeding
The HMA learned on March 21 that Translink decided not to proceed with seven-days-a-week 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bus Only Lanes on Hastings Street between Willingdon and Duthie Avenues, as was proposed to Burnaby City Council in November 2024. The HMA supports this decision, and wishes to communicate this news to our community as quickly as possible, as many of you continued to ask us about...Read More
Hats Off Day 2025: Burnaby Heights Comes Down with a Disco Fever!
BURNABY, British Columbia – February 10, 2025 – It’s time to put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie! Hats Off Day returns to Burnaby Heights on Saturday, June 7, 2025, with an exciting theme: “Disco Fever.” Hastings Street will transform into a 1970s party as Burnaby Heights businesses and community members come together with music, costumes, and community fun. Applications...Read More
Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 on the Heights!
Kick off the Year of the Snake with good vibes, festive fun, and a touch of luck right here on the Heights! Lion Dancers Feel the excitement as Lion Dancers bring their vibrant energy to our local shops, spreading blessings and prosperity for 2025. It’s a timeless tradition that’s as thrilling to watch as it is meaningful. The Lion Dancers will begin at the Heights...Read More
Deck the Heights 2024
Get ready for the festive spirit to soar as Deck the Heights returns to Burnaby Heights on Dec. 1, 2024! Santa's Merry Stroll Join us from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 7 as the merry old soul Santa Claus makes his way through Burnaby Heights. For up to five hours, he’ll be greeting locals and paying visits to as many businesses as his jolly feet can...Read More
Heights Merchants Urge Burnaby Council to Protect Businesses from Translink Plan to Eliminate Curbside Parking on Hastings St.
For Immediate Release November 18, 2024 Burnaby, BC – The Heights Merchants Association (HMA) is voicing dismay and disappointment with a TransLink recommendation to Burnaby Council – to remove convenient curbside parking and eliminate 50% of public parking spots that support small businesses on Hastings Street east of Willingdon, and their customers, in favour of a bus-only lane. The HMA,...Read More
National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
The Heights Merchants Association respectfully acknowledges the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. This day reminds us of the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Canada, urging us to engage in meaningful dialogue, recognize the past, and strive for a more equitable and inclusive future. As part of this community, we would like to share some...Read More
Able Wellness Centre: Redefining holistic health in Burnaby Heights
Burnaby Heights is well-known for its health and wellness establishments. Able Wellness, in the heart of the district, is redefining holistic health, blending passion, expertise, and community into a one-stop shop for wellness. It was founded by Ji Hyun (Alicia) Lee, who has more than ten years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and Kinesiologist. The...Read More